Mr. Putin: Using force "in front of" the United Nations is supporting terrorism

Russian President Vladimir Putin. Photo: TASS

Russian President Vladimir Putin made this statement in his welcoming speech to delegates attending the 9th International Security Conference in Sochi.

The welcome speech of the head of state was read by the leader of the Russian delegation, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolai Patrushev at the opening of the conference.

"Global and regional security issues are particularly acute today. To a large extent, this situation is linked to the fact that some members of the international community are trying to ignore the norms and principles recognized by international law, rejecting negotiations as the main means of resolving international disputes, and using military force without going through the UN Security Council," President Putin's speech said.

"This creates political and social instability, supports terrorist forces, extremists, transnational criminals, and leads to the escalation of local conflicts and crises," the Russian President added.

According to Mr. Putin, the task of ensuring regional and global security is therefore becoming vital. "Russia is ready to cooperate most closely with foreign partners in this direction, both bilaterally and multilaterally," Mr. Putin emphasized.

The Russian leader noted that the Sochi forum is a good opportunity to discuss options for countering various threats and challenges to international security, exchange experience and expand contacts between experts.